Italian Baked Beans with Meatballs

Amount     

Measure         

Ingredient -- Preparation Method

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28              

ounces            

baked beans

1                

tablespoon     

Worcestershire sauce

1/2             

small               

onion -- chopped

1                

clove               

garlic -- minced

1                

tablespoon     

molasses

4       

ounces           

mushrooms -- sliced

8                

ounces            

no salt added tomato sauce

1                

teaspoon        

Italian seasoning

1                

pound             

ground beef -- extra lean

1                

whole              

egg

1/2             

cup                  

panko

1/2             

small               

onion -- chopped

1                

clove               

garlic -- minced

1/4             

cup                  

red wine

1/2             

teaspoon        

salt

1/4             

teaspoon        

seasoned pepper

1/2             

teaspoon        

Italian seasoning

Combine ground beef, egg, bread crumbs, 1/2 small onion, 1 clove garlic, wine, salt, pepper, and 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning. Mix thoroughly.  Shape into 20 meatballs. Fry 15 minutes until browned. Drain.
Combine beans, Worcestershire sauce, molasses, 1/2 small onion, 1 clove garlic, mushrooms, tomato sauce, and 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning in a 11 inch by 9 inch casserole dish. Top with cooked meatballs. Bake, uncovered, in a 350 degree oven for 30 minutes. 

Makes 6 servings.

Per Serving: 284 Calories; 11g Fat (34.2% calories from fat); 18g Protein; 30g Carbohydrate; 6g Dietary Fiber; 66mg Cholesterol; 607mg Sodium. Exchanges: 1 1/2 Grain (Starch); 1 1/2 Lean Meat; 1 Vegetable; 1 Fat; 0 Other Carbohydrates.

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